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Worship is a Heart Matter
Commentators unanimously identify the core issue as the gap between outward religious performance and inward spiritual reality. Scholars like Gill and Barnes explain that while the Pharisees were correct in their external rituals and verbal praise, their hearts lacked true love, faith, and fear of God. This serves as a timeless warning that God desires authentic devotion, not just the appearance of it.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:8
18th Century
Theologian
Draws near to me with their mouth, etc. (Isaiah 29:13). That is, they are regular in the forms of worship. They are strict in …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:1–14
19th Century
Preacher
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for the…
John Gill
On Matthew 15:8
17th Century
Pastor
This people draws nigh unto me with their mouth
The preface to these words, or the form in which they are introduced…
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Additions to God's laws reflect upon His wisdom, as if He had left out something that was needed and that humans could supply; in one way or anothe…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:1–20
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord showed the power of His teaching under figures; now He shows its sufficiency. This is shown in two ways. Firstly, He shows that He …